Chapter 11

Disclaimer: I obviously do not own Twilight. Song lyrics for the chapter title are from Toxic by Britney Spears. HAHA.

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Shock and anger rippled throughout every part of Jasper's body.

Her question hit a delicate nerve. Did Alice honestly think he would agree to this? How could she not see his reaction?

"Leave. Get out. Now," he snarled through gritted teeth. Seething with anger, the atmosphere around them shifted into a hostile one. Uncontrolled, Jasper growled at her and unknowingly sent more frustration rippling through the air.

"No," Alice said firmly. She shifted her stance into a crouch, all defense mechanisms triggered. Pulling back her lips and baring her razor sharp teeth, she glared at what seemed to her now as an opponent, an enemy. "I want to learn. I demand you teach me." In the back of her mind, she realized how the vampire across from her was fooling with her emotions. She couldn't stop it, she didn't want it to. The rage coursed through both their bodies; the sudden infuriation exploding like a bomb.

"Get out before I hurt you," Jasper threatened, air hissing up his throat.

"You wouldn't dare," Alice refuted, inching towards his large body. The actual chance she could beat him was weak; he was much taller and bigger than her. Pinning her down would be no problem. But she would predict his every movement. Maybe that would be enough to make it an even match.

In less than a blink of the eye, the pixie launched herself at the stupid brute not far from her. The outrage and wrath that burst inside her tiny body had enough impact to send Jasper flying on the ground. The wood floor boards cracked, quivering at how hard Alice slammed him. She ignored this, her hands tightening around his large neck.

However, before she could even see it, he flipped them over and now was on top, his mouth dangerously close to her neck. The coolness of his breath made her shiver involuntarily, the grip on his neck loosening.

The air around them shifted suddenly from inflamed to serene. Alice was well aware that Jasper was once more changing their emotions. She was even more irked by the fact that he thought he could control whatever she felt without giving a thought about her own privacy.

"Just drop it, okay?" He whispered seductively in her ear, one of his hands now stroking her chest.

A different monster roared inside of her chest. It was something she never felt before; the physical desire and lust she felt for him was born, her lips itching to be everywhere on his body. She couldn't control it, she didn't want to fight it anymore...

Alice released the hold on Jasper's neck before shoving both her hands in his curly locks and drawing his head down to hers. A whole new level of lust hit her as she hitched one of her legs around his waist, refusing to let him go.

His lips crashed against hers, his delicious scent tempting her even more. A smooth and soft tongue traced her lips, asking for permission to enter her mouth. She opened it, granting him what he wanted. His hands soon left her back, now running up and down the sides of her body.

Her hands pulled his hair, shoving his tongue deeper in her mouth. Both fought for domination but it was clear that he was winning.

It felt so wrong yet so right. Her body molded right into his and Jasper's arms wrapped tightly around Alice's waist once more.

"Wait, wait," he groaned, "We have to stop." His body contadicted his words.

She made no attempt to stop but he began to unwind his arms and lift himself up from the floor. His hand extended towards hers; Alice grabbed it to pull herself up.

Embarrassed and disheveled, she ran a hand through her hair in an attempt to make herself look more presentable. She smoother over the front of her white dress before looking at Jasper. He seemed uneasy and probably was, looking everywhere but at her.

Knowing he would clearly see her with his peripheral vision, Alice tapped her foot impatiently and crossed her arms. She coughed to make him look her way.

He did. Immediately, the anxiet she felt was replaced with a sense of harmony.

A voice in the back of her mind told her it was all a pretense. This iritated her; she didn't want to feel a false sense of security. "Stop," she ordered, startling him slightly. "Don't tamper with my emotions."

He raised an eyebrow but nodded. In a few seconds, the nervousness and jitter she felt was back.

Jasper seemed to be struggling for the right words to say. Finally he spoke, leaning against that desk.

Alice had already seen all the ways he wanted to get his message across: that they should remain friends and only friends. Rejection began to slowly wash its itself into her body.

"We should stay friends," he said quietly, his eyes averting to the floor.

It was quiet for a few moments as she struggled with what to say. After the words sunk in, she nodded. "I understand," she agreed, ignoring the part of her that just wanted to jump into his arms. "I have to finish something now..."

Alice promptly left the room.

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AN: So, I decided to make this a short and delicate chapter. I really have no idea why, but I just had to finish it here after that hot and heavy make out section!

I know it's pretty slow right now, but don't worry, it's all build up! I assure you in a chapter or so, the plot will really shoot high. Yeah!

Anyways, please review. I would love you forever and ever and so would Jasper (sexy peace of meat).